[ He's the one who called and yet, he still sounds surprised on the other end of the phone ]
He--hey! Thanks for hearing me out, huh. All right, I'll just go right to it. It ain't a big deal, so don't worry or anything, but the only reasonable dudes in my family that are here right now aren't people I can ask this stuff, so it's gotta be you.
[ There's a pause and then he starts talking again ]
Ssssooo ... you, huh, ever had a crush on anyone? In here?
Well. Yes. I can't speak for everyone, as everyone is wired differently, but I feel like crushes are a natural result of the kind of existence we have here. It's normal to get attached to people with whom you've been intimate.
[Or you know, come in here already pining and having to adjust to a sudden physicality where there was never any before, and- moving on!]
It's definitely not simple, here. I'd say it requires a bit of flexibility on everyone's part... both in how dating works and in how relationships work.
No, not me specifically. I'm speaking in generalities here.
[Boy, it is a good thing this isn't in person. Joseph would be the one sweating.]
Like I said, everyone is wired differently. Some people are okay with a more open relationship, where they're devoted to one another but don't expect exclusivity. Others are more exclusive, but also more understanding if an emergency should come up. [And, you know... necessitate an emergency bang.]
It's really about what you are personally comfortable with.
[ That's too bad because he was ready to ask who is it, you know, anything to deflect attention even if he's the one who asked to begin with.
Joseph's answer doesn't seem to be working for him, either, so he sighs and definitely sounds frustrated on the other end, even if he realizes it's not Joseph's fault ]
Right, so it depends on the person. I don't think it's a good idea, you know, tying yourself with someone in here. If I was dating or just — in a relationship — I'd wanna be just theirs, you know...?
Even taking that aside, I don't think this would work out. The other person likes me too — er, I think, I dunno if he like like me ... but it's a little complicated, and I don't think it'd be smart to ask him out.
[ There's another sigh, and then finally he continues ]
Yeah. I understand that. I'm not the kind of person who could be happy in an open relationship under normal circumstances. [Of course, these circumstances are anything but normal.
And he's not even really in a relationship, technically... kind of.]
You could try talking to them about it, if that would make you feel better. Get it out there and try to decide together.
[At Josuke's question, he chuckles a little sheepishly.]
Well. I've taken the third option-- the one where I keep my feelings to myself. So I'm about at the same point you are, actually.
Ah-- no no, I mean, it kinda feels better. Er, not that you're in a shitty situation, just knowing I'm not alone in this, y'know?
If I think about it, I'm pretty sure the other person figured it out, but I don't wanna put anyone in a situation where they have to seriously think about this as well.
And I mean, I wanna be happy, but there's two people in this scenario, so I gotta think of the other party too — you get me?
Yeah, well, I don't really wanna break anyone's heart, that's never fun.
[ right, speaking of heartbreakers... ]
Oh, yeah, you know I mentioned I got family here earlier, right? There's some distant relatives, and then there's my father too. He's way younger, though.
Oh, they're all your family? I've seen a few of them around, but I wasn't quite sure of the connection.
I'd say it's a good thing, but I don't think any of us really wish this place on other people. All the same, it's probably nice to have people you're familiar with around.
I see. In that case, it must be nice to have that opportunity.
But still, not quite familiarity. Which is why you asked me instead of your father.
[Not a question, more of just... figuring it out for himself.]
I'm admittedly not the best source of advice when it comes to romantic relationships, unfortunately. Still, I hope I haven't completely wasted your time.
But no, seriously, you totally helped out. Let me know if you ever anything fixed or if you need me to heal you up or anything, I'll pay you back, all right?
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voice suddenly!
Oda speaking. Is this Josuke?
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He--hey! Thanks for hearing me out, huh. All right, I'll just go right to it. It ain't a big deal, so don't worry or anything, but the only reasonable dudes in my family that are here right now aren't people I can ask this stuff, so it's gotta be you.
[ There's a pause and then he starts talking again ]
Ssssooo ... you, huh, ever had a crush on anyone? In here?
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[He waits until Josuke finally gets to the point, and ha ha ha, what a question to ask Joseph.]
By "in here," you mean the settlement?
[There's a quiet moment of contemplation before he decides to answer.
Truthfully, even.]
Yes. I would say that I have.
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[ He's the one who asked, and yet he's surprised. But even if he is, he's actually happy to hear, it'll make the whole advice thing more useful. ]
So what did you do? I mean, you see how things are here, it ain't like you can take someone out on a date or just, you know ... hope for much.
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Well. Yes. I can't speak for everyone, as everyone is wired differently, but I feel like crushes are a natural result of the kind of existence we have here. It's normal to get attached to people with whom you've been intimate.
[Or you know, come in here already pining and having to adjust to a sudden physicality where there was never any before, and- moving on!]
It's definitely not simple, here. I'd say it requires a bit of flexibility on everyone's part... both in how dating works and in how relationships work.
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So you're in a relationship, and it's working out with some "flexibility"? I dunno if I can go for that.
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[Boy, it is a good thing this isn't in person. Joseph would be the one sweating.]
Like I said, everyone is wired differently. Some people are okay with a more open relationship, where they're devoted to one another but don't expect exclusivity. Others are more exclusive, but also more understanding if an emergency should come up. [And, you know... necessitate an emergency bang.]
It's really about what you are personally comfortable with.
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Joseph's answer doesn't seem to be working for him, either, so he sighs and definitely sounds frustrated on the other end, even if he realizes it's not Joseph's fault ]
Right, so it depends on the person. I don't think it's a good idea, you know, tying yourself with someone in here. If I was dating or just — in a relationship — I'd wanna be just theirs, you know...?
Even taking that aside, I don't think this would work out. The other person likes me too — er, I think, I dunno if he like like me ... but it's a little complicated, and I don't think it'd be smart to ask him out.
[ There's another sigh, and then finally he continues ]
You moved on with your crush or anything...?
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And he's not even really in a relationship, technically... kind of.]
You could try talking to them about it, if that would make you feel better. Get it out there and try to decide together.
[At Josuke's question, he chuckles a little sheepishly.]
Well. I've taken the third option-- the one where I keep my feelings to myself. So I'm about at the same point you are, actually.
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... yeah, I guess it's complicated for everyone, eh? You gonna be fine with that?
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But yes. I plan to find a way to manage. I always have.
[A pause.]
That's what you should do too, if you can. Just find a way to work things out so you're happy. I'm sorry if that's too vague to be helpful.
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If I think about it, I'm pretty sure the other person figured it out, but I don't wanna put anyone in a situation where they have to seriously think about this as well.
And I mean, I wanna be happy, but there's two people in this scenario, so I gotta think of the other party too — you get me?
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[Mmm. Good talk, good talk. Joseph's going to be staring off into the distance for a while tonight, thinking about this.]
You're very thoughtful to worry about things like that. Some people don't care, and just steamroller over others to get what they want.
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[ right, speaking of heartbreakers... ]
Oh, yeah, you know I mentioned I got family here earlier, right? There's some distant relatives, and then there's my father too. He's way younger, though.
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I'd say it's a good thing, but I don't think any of us really wish this place on other people. All the same, it's probably nice to have people you're familiar with around.
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[ Let's not mention that's who he has a crush on oops. ]
Jojo — my father, huh, his name is Joseph Joestar — is not much older than me now, I mean, back at home he was 80 when I met him.
At this point I know him as much as I know you. But it ain't too bad. Getting to know them, I mean.
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But still, not quite familiarity. Which is why you asked me instead of your father.
[Not a question, more of just... figuring it out for himself.]
I'm admittedly not the best source of advice when it comes to romantic relationships, unfortunately. Still, I hope I haven't completely wasted your time.
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But no, seriously, you totally helped out. Let me know if you ever anything fixed or if you need me to heal you up or anything, I'll pay you back, all right?
Thanks.
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Thank you. I'll be sure to let you know.
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[ and that's it, with a click, he hangs up.
Good luck with your "partner" Joseph ]